MMA fans have taken to social media to express their skepticism after a controversial knockout at XCC 2 in Austria, where Burak Kizilirmak defeated Delberty Lamark in what appears to be just six seconds.
The moment quickly went viral after footage showed Kizilirmak landing what commentators described as “a jab” that sent Lamark to the canvas immediately. The commentator can be heard expressing shock at the rapid conclusion: “Finished! K.O.! Flash K.O.! Wow, you know a K.O. is fast. I didn’t even have a chance to put my headphones on.”
As medical personnel rushed to attend to Lamark, viewers and fans began questioning the legitimacy of the knockout. Social media erupted with comments suggesting the bout may not have been entirely authentic.
“What a dive by Delberty Lamark against Burak Kizilirmak at XCC 2 in Austria,” wrote one user named Matysek on social media.
Another spectator sarcastically commented, “Hit him with a textbook chi blast. Only dual taekwondo/aikido black belts know how to do this,” mocking the seemingly exaggerated reaction to the punch.
Some viewers also criticized the commentators’ enthusiastic reaction to what they perceived as an obviously staged fall, with one user asking if the commentators were “retarded” for not questioning the knockout’s legitimacy.
During the broadcast, concern for Lamark’s well-being was evident as the commentator noted, “That’s a bad K.O. The opponent is now waking up. The medical team is on site.”
The incident adds to ongoing discussions in mixed martial arts about the integrity of certain regional promotions and the authenticity of some contests. Kizilirmak, described by the commentator as “a heavy, heavy striker,” may find his victory overshadowed by the controversy surrounding how it was achieved.
Neither has publicly addressed the allegations of impropriety as of this reporting.
